In order to promote healthier diet and reduce household costs, the Conservative Party in Denmark proposed the removal of 25% VAT rate on fruit and vegetables. There […]
Denmark – Proposal to remove 25% VAT rate on fruits and vegetables
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Greece – Mandatory e-invoicing
Greece officially confirmed the introduction of a mandatory B2B e-invoicing on a phased basis with following timelines: Greece – Mandatory e-invoicing •2nd February 2026: Large businesses •1st […]
Italy – VAT groups registration
Time is running out to file Modello AGI/1 for the Italian businesses that wish to set up a VAT group starting from January 2026. The Modello AG/1 […]
Portugal – VAT group simplification
The Law proposing introduction of a VAT group simplification in Portugal was approved by the Council of Ministers. A VAT group simplification will allow related businesses that […]
Slovakia – proposed increase in VAT rate on foods with high sugar and salt content
Slovakia plans to increase a VAT rate applicable to food with high content of sugar and salt from 19% to 23%. This includes among others, chocolate, biscuits, […]
Bulgaria – SAF-T technical documentation published
The Bulgarian Tax Authority published the technical documentation of the SAF-T file and confirmed the implementation timelines. Timelines: January 2026 – Large enterprises January 2028 – Mid-sized […]
The EU E-Invoicing Shift and Why Data Accuracy Is Everything
The move toward mandatory e-invoicing across the European Union is accelerating rapidly. While the EU’s VAT in the Digital Age (“ViDA”) proposals aim for greater harmonisation, the […]
Are Pre-Filled VAT Returns Really Beneficial for Businesses?
As governments around the world ramp up digital tax initiatives, a new trend is gaining traction: pre-filled VAT returns. Powered by real-time data collection and mandatory e-invoicing […]
Concerns Raised at VAT Expert Group Meeting on E-Invoicing Standardisation Across the EU
Key Issues Identified: During a recent meeting of the VAT Expert Group, several members voiced concerns regarding the lack of standardisation in e-invoicing models across EU Member […]
Romania – Change in the VAT registration threshold
The Romanian Minsitry of Finance adopted an ordinance that brings important amendments to the Fiscal Code. The most important measure is the increase in the VAT registration […]
Belgium – Postponement of the introduction of the VAT chain
As part of the “VAT chain” modernisation project, Belgium adjusted some of their procedural VAT rules from January 2025. Additional changes were due to be implemented from […]
Major Overhaul to Slovakia’s VAT Return: What You Need to Know This Filing Period
From 1 July 2025, Slovakia has rolled out its first major VAT return update in more than four years. The new DPHv25 form replaces the previous format […]
Slovakia – E-Invoicing
The Slovakian Minister of Finance published a draft law on the introduction of e-invoicing and real time reporting. This new requirement in planned to be implemented in […]
Finland – change in the VAT refund process
Starting from 19th August 2025 it will no longer be possible in Finland to carry the credit forward of a VAT refund to offset against future VAT […]